Is this safe for electric stovetops? Is the plastic safe for placing directly on the source of heat or should I just pour boiling water in?
34329
No it is not meant for stove tops of any kind, just put boiling waater in it.
34330
It is, plastic don't put it on the stove, I just heat, the water in a, metal pan and pour it on the tea.
34331
No it is not meant for stove tops of any kind, just put boiling water in it.
34332
Simply no. Both the glass and the plastic are cheaply made. It will melt. Beware of this product in general. My finger still has not healed correctly from this glass pot breaking in my hand while I was cleaning it. Think of it as a novelty item and get a well made teapot for regular use.
34333
NO it is not safe for an electric stove top. Just pour the boiling water into the tea pot. DO NOT put it on a burner, it will most definitely melt the plastic
917440
No, I have used the plastic funnel and the spacer several times and have not had trouble with it melting with the hot liquids,etc. However, neither would withstand a direct heat source (such as a stove burner).
1361898
Somewhat safe - I still think it might be hot on your hand, but maybe less so than on a gas stove. I think the heat travels up the handle from the kettle's pot itself. The handle appears to be a combo of plastic and rubber - and tends to get hot enough all over that I usually use a hotpad or my sleeve to pour when the kettle boils.
1093866
We've had no problems on an electric stove at any heat. The bottom of the kettle showed some surface staining after a few weeks, but they cleaned up quickly.
966426
Are you referring to the (plastic) tubing or the stainless steel tube? Stainless steel is pretty tough as others have said, but the plastic tubing won't hold up to very high temps, I'm sure. It's just that standard food-grade clear tubing and a couple of hundred degrees would probably melt it pretty quickly. It can easily stand up to hot tap water temps, but I wouldn't subject it to anything near boiling water temps as it will start to discolor (and cloud up). So, a wood stove is definitely out of the question.
747036
I would go with what the manufacturer says. It could possibly scratch the glass top and not work properly with electric heat. It is designed for a gas stove to evenly distribute the heat from the flame
1510488
Yes, we have a glass top electric stove and have been using this kettle. I'm curious to why one might consider this unsafe? I'm not really concerned about scratching etc if it did occur, the enamel covering doesn't melt to the glass if that is your concern. I use high heat with this kettle and haven't had a problem with mine. It isn't too heavy either if that is your concern.
792099
I'm not sure about using on an electric stove, as min is gas. But this kettle has a MAJOR design flaw. When you raise the lid and try to pour the boiling water from it, the steam escapes backwards is redirected toward your hand, causing steam burns. It is difficult to use and very uncomfortable. I am looking for a replacement.
562717
Of course there is plastic in the lid. Truthfully, if you are looking for a way to heat water without any contact with plastic whatsoever, your best bet is an open pot on the stove. Even stovetop kettles have plastic spout caps, or worse, soldering. Petrochemicals are inevitable. Just bless and eat.
1858739
You can pour in water right off the boil. Just don't put it on a stove burner. :)
1802346
The recommended method is to add Hot water to pot. I would think that is the safest method.
645431
as far as making coffee you just heat the water and pour in maker. You don't put pot on stove, I have not used glass on a cook stove but I think if you did not get to hot might be ok. Maybe one of those little wire do-hickeys like they use on elec. stoves burnners might help?? But we do like the maker for our camper because we don't need elec. to use just heat water and pour through.
55643
i have put boiling water directly in it and its been ok. its real tough glass. mainly got it to brew tea in. works great.
1603635
Lukewarm won't be a problem. It is sturdy bpa free enviro plastic. I wouldn't store boiling water in there but I use very hot tap water to clean it on occasion and it's not a problem.
1711985
Somehow I missed the not for electric stove use as that is what I have. My electric range is the smooth glass top style but I have used my Greek coffee pot on with no problems. You just need to lift the pot from the heat when it starts to overflow. I would do the same method if I was using a hotplate.
952882
No, I won't do that because like others have stated, it will melt. I would only place this on a cool surface and use it as an awesome party serving tray because it holds so much. Just wait until your stove is completely cool. I actually use 2 large heat protectant glass covers that cover all 4 burners. But when the stovetop is completely cool then it's OK to place this tray on the stovetop.
1105361
"BPA free" is a gimmick. Read the science:http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bpa-free-plastic-containers-may-be-just-as-hazardous/?&WT.mc;_id=SA_WR_20140813Don't ask if it is BPA free, but rather if any plastic comes in contact with water, including the lid where hot steam condenses back in. This and all the electric I have seen have this problem. Some stove top teapots do not have plastic at all and I would recommend those.